Interest in carbon fiber parts?
05-01-2012, 04:36 AM
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Interest in carbon fiber parts?
A good friend of mine owns a carbon fiber (Real carbon fiber) business (G3 Composites LLC). He & I have been friends for over 10 years (In real life).
We're both enthusiasts as well, of course. All supplies are sourced from the USA & all work is done in the USA (He is based in FL)
I am posting to gauge interest on what folks may want.
I'd be happy to become a vendor if there was enough interest.
I just sent him several pieces from my Corvette that I should have soon. Can't wait to get them back.
Here is a link to some of the work he has done:
http://s1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/g3Composites/
Thanks,
Tom
We're both enthusiasts as well, of course. All supplies are sourced from the USA & all work is done in the USA (He is based in FL)
I am posting to gauge interest on what folks may want.
I'd be happy to become a vendor if there was enough interest.
I just sent him several pieces from my Corvette that I should have soon. Can't wait to get them back.
Here is a link to some of the work he has done:
http://s1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/g3Composites/
Thanks,
Tom
05-01-2012, 11:14 PM
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Realistically, I've seen most interest here in faux CF-wrapped/look hoods and maybe matching rear spoilers.
Based on anticipated >OEM-cost parts, only true racers (or wannabees) should be expected to readily buy other body panels.
Now, back to the hoods, if you could incorporate a unique-looking and heavens-forbid functional CAI scoop then I believe you might achieve ROI. While I'd love the royalties (but would accept a in-lieu-of freebie, PM me for shipping address
), I'd suggest your friend partners up with an existing CAI manufacturer.
Based on anticipated >OEM-cost parts, only true racers (or wannabees) should be expected to readily buy other body panels.
Now, back to the hoods, if you could incorporate a unique-looking and heavens-forbid functional CAI scoop then I believe you might achieve ROI. While I'd love the royalties (but would accept a in-lieu-of freebie, PM me for shipping address
), I'd suggest your friend partners up with an existing CAI manufacturer.
05-02-2012, 02:25 PM
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Customer I just sold some E36 BMW door handles too has posted very pleased w/the product:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...7&postcount=49
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...7&postcount=49
05-02-2012, 04:57 PM
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Seibon already has a functional hood scoop hood. its the SC hood and my SRI sits right behind it. works great. as for CF parts i think more people would want interior pannels more than exterior. i for one one love to have my kick pannels and lower rocker pannels done in real CF. 
05-04-2012, 01:10 AM
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I'd be too worried about a drunken friend (or girlfriend) kicking it.
I should add though, that red carbon fiber looks amazing. I'd love a red carbon/fiber hood, but carbon fiber just doesn't seem cost practical off of the track.
I should add though, that red carbon fiber looks amazing. I'd love a red carbon/fiber hood, but carbon fiber just doesn't seem cost practical off of the track.
05-04-2012, 02:15 AM
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Going to take A LOT more to break carbon fiber.
06-22-2012, 03:59 AM
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Added some (real) carbon fiber & two-tone leather goods. Carbon fiber center console, gauge bezel pods, rear hatch handle, climate control *****, passenger ac vent bezel, shifter trim, door lock bezels & door sills.
The carbon fiber is all courtesy of a good friend of mine, Alan, that owns a carbon business. Feel free to reach out to me if you need some carbon work. :banana:
The red/black leather shift boot, e-brake boot, arm rest cover w/extra padding & door pulls are courtesy of Redline Goods.
I say almost done b/c after he did all that I sent him a spare e-brake handle, button & seat back trim pieces to do so those will be in shortly. :rockon:
Now for the pictures!
The carbon fiber is all courtesy of a good friend of mine, Alan, that owns a carbon business. Feel free to reach out to me if you need some carbon work. :banana:
The red/black leather shift boot, e-brake boot, arm rest cover w/extra padding & door pulls are courtesy of Redline Goods.
I say almost done b/c after he did all that I sent him a spare e-brake handle, button & seat back trim pieces to do so those will be in shortly. :rockon:
Now for the pictures!
12-17-2012, 05:59 PM
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Take a look at the Audi R8 we recently finished. This car will be featured in Rides magazine soon as well.
Full album: Completed R8 V10 Spyder pictures by g3Composites - Photobucket
Full album: Completed R8 V10 Spyder pictures by g3Composites - Photobucket
12-19-2012, 05:13 AM
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Looks good! Let's get some numbers thrown around, I might be interested in some stuff depending on what the pricing is and turnaround time. Would we have to send in the stock pieces if you do not already have them, and if no; can we send in pieces to get them made in carbon?
12-19-2012, 02:05 PM
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^ I would appreciate the look better if the accents were subtle. The excessive usage is gaudy and over-done to the point of it being atrocious. Even the gear shift has that on there, the gauge cluster, the doors, the entirety of the center console, etc. It just looks so cheap, regardless of the high-quality custom installation of carbon fiber. All I see is a Honda Civic with a peel-and-stick aftermarket carbon fiber dash kit - the owner really ruined his R8 with garish whim.
But perhaps I'm being a little too harsh and critical. I'm sure it looks much better in person, but I just can't get around how much he used to achieve his own personal one-off look. I feel he went too far.
But perhaps I'm being a little too harsh and critical. I'm sure it looks much better in person, but I just can't get around how much he used to achieve his own personal one-off look. I feel he went too far.